50 - Live Interview with Laverne Friesen

Healing for Male Survivors with Mike Chapman

Laverne Friesen is on a mission to raise awareness on the harmful effects of the stigma that surrounds mental health. After surviving a prolonged mental health crisis, he was pulled back from the brink of suicide by the love and presence of his children. In an incredible journey of post-trauma growth, Laverne has triumphed over the effects of being raised in a cult, experiencing childhood physical and sexual abuse, abusive relationships, and a traumatic career in law enforcement. With an unwavering commitment to personal growth, he has transformed his life after trauma, heartbreak, and a career-ending psychological injury. Now, as a personal growth mentor, Laverne is eager to share the profound lessons he learned. His enthusiasm for personal growth radiates every time he speaks, inspiring and empowering others to embrace their own journeys of healing & transformation. Laverne lives in northern Alberta, Canada with his 2 children.

Suicide is talked about in this episode. If you are experiencing feelings of suicide or you know someone who is, don't hesitate to get in touch with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the US available 24/7 to provide free, confidential emotional support to people in suicidal or emotional distress. Their number in the US is 988 or 1-800-273-8255 or at https://988lifeline.org/ – in other countries, reach out to your local suicide prevention hotline which you can find at https://findahelpline.com/.

Contact info for Laverne:

• Website: www.trueemotion.ca

• TikTok: @trueemotiondad

• Instagram: @trueemotioncoach

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaverneFriesen97

• LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/trueemotion

• TureEmotion Clothing Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/trueemotionclothing/

Other Links Mentioned:

• EMDR - Wikipedia article

Other Helpful Links:

• Boundaries (2017 edition; book on setting healthy boundaries; links to Amazon)

• Husband Material Podcast with Drew Boa - episodes on Healing the Inner Child (links to Youtube):

• “Older Brother Coaching”

• “Porn And The Inner Child” with Dr. Eddie Capparucci

• “The Inner Child Challenge Workshop - LIVE”

Mike’s links:

• Husband Material Ministries (“HM”/”HMM”; faith-based ministry helping men find freedom from pornography and other sexual brokenness issues) FREE - https://www.husbandmaterial.com/

• Info on Joining Husband Materials Academy (“HMA”; Paid)

• Learn more about Husband Material's CSA Survivor Fellowship (led by Mike) and the PLC Chat on WhatsApp at https://www.polarlifeconsulting.com/live-chat

• Mike’s Website: ⁠https://www.PolarLifeConsulting.com/⁠

• Schedule a free 30-minute Coaching Intro call with Mike: ⁠https://calendly.com/polarlifeconsulting/intro-call⁠

• Mike’s Story: ⁠https://www.PolarLifeConsulting.com/about

If you would like to join us for future LIVE podcast events, learn more at:

PolarLifeConsulting.com/live

**Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victim's perspective. Sometimes cursing may be used, but kept at a minimum. Please practice self-care while listening to episodes and feel free to pause if you become triggered while listening.

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